Media and Culture
How Not To Write American History
The American past is filled with high drama, and it is tragic if this drama is not conveyed to the reader…
The New Mises.org
Now that the new design is stable, we would like to thank all those who have commented on the new theme, and those who worked endless hours to make
Mises and Climate Change
It is one thing to be concerned about the possible impact of the sum of many tiny human actions on the climate of the planet on which we find ourse
Explaining the Division of Labor
So I tried it again, an article on economics that attempts to reach an audience disinclined to read about economics. It begins:
The Individualist Anarchism of “Horton”
I can’t say enough good things about the film version of “Horton Hear
The Coming Second Life Industrial Revolution?
Profit-seeking individuals are constantly searching for the most economic ways to produce goods for consumers, and virtual goods are no exception.
Free Markets in Good Times, Big Government in Bad Times
Larry Elliott in the Guardian writes th
Murphy Battles Anti-Market Economics and Ethics
Even if the claims about the alleged crisis in manufacturing were true, the ultimate response is a big "So what?" There is nothing sacrosanct about manufacturing jobs.
The Need for Novelty
Doing something you haven't done before releases dopamine to the brain, "which gooses the action system of your brain." And through this process, a feeling of satisfaction is gained.